Bulk vs Mass

Quando usar cada um em inglês, com significado, registro e exemplos.

Bulk

Top 2000 (comum)C1noun

Mass

Top 1000 (muito comum)B2noun
Mais comum: Mass
 BulkMass
Pronúncia🇬🇧 /["/bʌlk/"]/🇺🇸 /["/bʌlk/"]/🇬🇧 /["/mæs/"]/🇺🇸 /["/mæs/"]/
SignificadoA large amount or size of something.A large amount of something.
ExemploThe store offers a discount when you buy in bulk.The mass of the object was measured in kilograms.
RegistroNeutroNeutro
Quão comumTop 2000 (comum)Top 1000 (muito comum)
Nível CEFRC1B2
Classe gramaticalnounnoun
Colocaçõesgreat, large, overwhelming, buying, order, purchasing, in bulk, the bulk of, considerable, huge, massive, ease, heave, shift, considerable, huge, massive, ease, heave, shiftenormous, great, huge, mass of, masses of, the huddled masses, the unwashed masses, enormous, great, huge, mass of, masses of, the huddled masses, the unwashed masses, enormous, great, huge, mass of, masses of, the huddled masses, the unwashed masses, enormous, great, huge, mass of, masses of, the huddled masses, the unwashed masses, enormous, great, huge, mass of, masses of, the huddled masses, the unwashed masses, atomic, molecular, body, measure, add, gain
Antônimossmall, minimal, littlefew, scarcity, lack
Erros comunsConfused with 'bulk' as a countable noun (it's uncountable)., Using 'bulk' inappropriately in casual contexts., Mistaking 'bulk' for 'balk', which means to hesitate.'Mass' used incorrectly as a verb. It's primarily a noun., Confusion between 'mass' as in a lot of something and 'mass' as in the physical property., Overuse in contexts where 'countable nouns' are discussed.
Notas de usoUse 'bulk' when talking about large quantities, especially in business or shipping contexts. It can sound more formal than simply saying 'a lot'. Avoid using it in casual conversations about small, everyday items.Used in both scientific and everyday contexts. Avoid using in very casual conversations where simpler words like 'lots' or 'bunch' could work better.

Perguntas frequentes: Bulk vs Mass

Qual é a diferença entre Bulk e Mass?

Bulk: A large amount or size of something. Mass: A large amount of something.

Qual é mais comum: Bulk e Mass?

Mass é a mais comum no inglês do dia a dia.

Qual é mais avançada: Bulk e Mass?

Bulk é o nível mais alto, em C1, na escala CEFR.

Bulk e Mass estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Bulk: C1, Mass: B2 na escala CEFR.

Que classe gramatical são Bulk e Mass?

Bulk: noun, Mass: noun.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Bulk: The store offers a discount when you buy in bulk. Mass: The mass of the object was measured in kilograms.

Posso usar Bulk e Mass de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Bulk e Mass são relacionadas e às vezes se sobrepõem, mas diferem em registro, frequência e uso, então trocar uma pela outra pode mudar o sentido ou o tom. Veja as diferenças acima antes de substituir.

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